Mercer County, NJ home prices

Mercer County, NJ: the typical home is worth $446,376 as of 2026-05, down -0.1% over the past year and +192.9% since 2000. Listings run about $286/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $31,984 → 2026: $446,376 (14.0×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $446,376, homes in Mercer County sit 24% below the New Jersey median ($587,181) and 91% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #13 of 21 New Jersey counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (-0.1% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 37 days on the market, with 11% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.7× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$2,203/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,623/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Middlesex County, NJ ($587,181) · Somerset County, NJ ($666,922) · Bucks County, PA ($527,114) · Hunterdon County, NJ ($636,562) · Burlington County, NJ ($423,598) · Monmouth County, NJ ($780,588)